- What are people stressing out about more than politics or health? Hint: It's not where Lebron James is going to end up.
- Why gold is the worst way.
- The great pillow challenge is complete - find out how to get a better night's sleep!
- Christina has a correction for us on free water at fancy restaurants.
- Chris asks for a robo advisor report
- Geordi is doing a backdoor Roth IRA conversion and asks when the last date the conversion can be done.
- Travel tips - how to save time on your next (and all future) trips to the airport.
- Katie vents on children asking for everything. Are you a parent (or know one) that gives in?
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- What do your childhood memories mean to your financial present and future? Scott shares the importance of looking back to see if bad beliefs are holding you back.
- DJ (SoCal) has an existing 457 plan and asks about moving it to a new employer.
- Rob is 60 years-old and has $300k in student loan debt. He is concerned about paying for his kids education.
- The Biscuit Bar (one of the best ideas ever) is another example of starting a business nobody knew they needed.
- April asks for the list of index funds that are good to invest in.
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- Older generations are downsizing and are trying to figure out what to do with all their junk. It's time for you to score some deals!
- Janet asks what is a PLUS loan?
- Samnang is struggling with a car loan.
- Christina corrects Scott on the proper way to order free water at a restaurant.
- Some home monitoring services are an absolute rip off.
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- ChristinA asks if it's ever ok to borrow from a 401(k) for something like a house downpayment.
- JT provides a bunch of tips (some are probably new to you) to help protect your identity.
- How to keep kids busy this summer.
- Wells Fargo is reimagining a better future where they don't rip off their customers.
- This month's Kibble Burger. The same as last months. Again.
- ChristinE looks for advice on the pros/cons of paying insurance in advance (6 months or yearly) vs. every month.
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- A member of Scott's entourage backs out of a house deal. Listen to what happened and how you can apply the purchasing decisions to your own life.
- Kate asks about the dang fine Instapot recipes Scott is willing to share with everyone.
- Red alert warning - Orenda coffee makers - please don't buy one!
- Morn Deep is trying to make sense of their 401(k) options.
- Michael is starting the think about retirement and asks if it's better to take an early distribution from his pension and collect the money starting at age 55.
- Are you in one of those seasons where your money is going out faster than it's coming in? You're not alone.
- Do you have your emergency rations ready for an alien invasion? Or at least a short emergency.
- Scott shares several recent examples of people who went to school for one thing and are doing something completely different in their careers. What are the chances you will be doing what you went to school for over your life time?
- Red alert warning - a new report out shows colleges are using creative math in their acceptance letters and not telling the real deal on how much college will cost.
- Ysagani asks about the differences between managed investing accounts and self-directed investing accounts.
- Barbie (Charleston, SC) is a 21-year-old college student who needs help with a budget and paying off some credit card debt.
- Are credit card rewards for an annual fee worth it?
- Brian (MN) invested in a new kitchen for a rental and comments on the tax breaks.
- Quote of the day from Selena Gomez (yes, Selena Gomez).
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- Hear the story of a listener who had a great plan, then got delayed due to an injury. What would you do in their position?
- Britney has a 401(k) and asks if she should be doing something else.
- Linda (Canada) is looking for money saving tips.
- Priyanka's parents are $20,000 in debt and she asks how she can help them.
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- Back from vacation, but we had to call in a vacation day from the vacation because of how late we got back. But we still have some inspiring words of wisdom from Emma, a future world leader.
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- Brian asks about the 2018 tax law changes and how they might impact the home mortgage interest deduction.
- Scott rants on yet another Silicone Valley insider that has all the secrets to the next great investment - for a very special price!
- Organic wheat is the latest ripoff to your hard earned money.
- Lori has a question on her retirement plan and wants to know what questions she should ask her human resources leader about picking the best options for her.
- Lean is considering using Quicken and asks Scott about his feelings on it.
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Scott's on vacation but he left you with a few words of wisdom until he returns. Think bread!
- A hail storm rips through Scott's neighborhood and takes out hundreds of cars with it. Hear the warning of being properly insured from what life can throw at you.
- Lautrice is 28 and just started her first employer retirement plan. She asks if the investments that were selected for her are the best available.
- A follow up to Angie's situation on if her mother should buy a fixed annuity to help protect assets from a potential nursing home stay.
- Linda is 51 and trying to get term insurance without being employed. She asks for advice after being turned down.
- Money saving tips for the summer.
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- What are the best steps for you to take to save money on a car? And when is the best time of year/month/week/day to buy?
- Alexis got a $5k tax return and asks where to start investing.
- Spock is considering taking an early withdrawal from a 401(k) to pay off some debts and asks if it's a good idea.
- Caitlyn wonders when is a good time to buy appliances.
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- How much money do you need to be rich? The big banks have your answer, but are they right?
- Scott has a cheap tip to ease your aches and pains.
- Angie (Dover, PA) checked into her aging parents finances and wants to be prepared if they enter a nursing home. A financial advisor told her to buy a fixed income annuity to protect their assets. Is this good advice?
- Katie shares a tip on saving money on orthodics.
- Why the little things in life matter.
- Red alert warning on this latest 'hot' stock tip to avoid.
- The amazing story of an active NFL player who just finished his medical degree.
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